by Patrick Newman (Jul 26, 2008)

"I was told by my agent that this increases my chance of
playing for a different team. I have absolutely no interest in going
back to Japan. I want to deal with this in the minors and seize my
opportunity to reach the Majors in America."

I hope the Yankees do find a way to move Igawa to a different team.
It seems clear that he'll never thrive in NYC, but if he had a chance
to move to an NL team in a good pitcher's park, he might do alright.